Real Madrid and Bayern Munich met last night in the first semi-final match of the UEFA Champions League. Where the German giants drew 2-2 with Real at home. Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior scored two goals for the team.

For Real, this young winger from Brazil is showing glimpses of himself as always. He is playing a direct role in scoring or scoring goals in almost every match for Real. Coming to the big stage of UCL was no exception.

His goal saved the 14-time champions from defeat. This night he also touched some rare records. Vinny is now in the same ranks as one of the greatest footballers of all time like Cristiano Ronaldo and Kevin De Bruyne.

Only three footballers in Champions League history have scored in at least three consecutive semi-final appearances, namely Cristiano Ronaldo, Kevin De Bruyne and Litmanen. This time Vinicius also wrote his name in this list.

In addition, this forward scored a ‘pair of goals’ for the 13th time for Real. Of which five times this season, four again in this Champions League.
Vinicius is also among the top ten goalscorers among Brazilians in the Champions League. He surpassed legends like Ronaldinho by scoring 20 goals in UCL. Neymar is at the top of this list with 43 goals.